- recently discovered thyroid prob. 20th June 2006
... wonderful.
As for my treatment I am currently taking:
Toprol XL 50mgs (beta blocker)
Methimazole 10mg ( split...
- Hi guys endo visit tommorow should be interesting. 14th June 2006
... first and if that doesn't work call my endo. Also on toprol xl 50 mgs- And paroxetine (generic paxil) 20 mgs but...
- has anyone taken Beta Blockers along with Synthroid (or other meds?) 12th June 2006
... only medications at this point are a beta blocker ( Toprol -XL) and Ativan. I can't comment on the the combination ... point I'm not sure whether they're side effect of the Toprol or my thryroid, but I'd rather have them than the ... palps and pvc's. My brother has been on Toprol -XL for six months for unexplain racing heart with...
- Thyroid/Goitre/Nodule Problem 12th June 2006
... 10mgs split and taken twice daily (generic tapazole)
Toprol XL 50mgs once daily (betablocker for heart palps)...
- Eating Right for Hyperthyroid 9th June 2006
... ______________
Recently diagnosed hyperT by GP; on Toprol and Ativan, waiting for endo appointment in two weeks...
- New Here and a Question 8th June 2006
... test for everything, but thinks, as do I, that the Toprol was causing the fainting. It makes sense as my blood...
- Exhaustion/Short of Breath? 6th June 2006
... think they're tired of hearing from me!)
I'm on Toprol -XL, 38-1/2 mg. (beta blocker). Hypterthyroid, with ... Pulse was up a little from where it has been on the Toprol , bp was fine. Even did a test on a flow meter left...
... not familiar with the beta blockers. (I took the Toprol XL for just a few days. Every time I took a dose ... finally decided to heck with it.)
It could be the Toprol side effects. How long have you been taking it? ...
... to join the party. Read both of your posts. I take toprol also and it will help with slowing your pulse down...
- New, Hyper, and seeking opinions! 3rd June 2006
... I also took Toprol Xl, and it really helped calm my heart down. Good...
- My endo appt today..m 16th May 2006
... I left with a prescription of actos/metformin and toprol . I don't plan to take the toprol until I am diagnosised...
- Dr. Just Called Me... 15th May 2006
... test and it showed a rythm / PSVT problem, so I go on Toprol , in the meantime I've had three doctors (including...
- Having thyroid uptake this week... 8th May 2006
... having LOW blood pressure 80/50, in addition to taking Toprol for the past year has caused pain in my legs. My B...
... I will also tell you that my father in law is on toprol , and he limps from the pains in his legs from it....
... worse over the past year (appx. the time I began using Toprol ) Has your father-in-law thought about stopping it ... increase the dosage again. He keeps saying it's not the Toprol , but I wonder. What does your father-in-law's Dr....
... serious heart issues though) My father is also on toprol , and it affects his voice--(a known side effect)-...
... medicine will fix the heart thing and I can go off the Toprol . I feel like I've aged twenty years in the past year...
- Curious with questions 3rd May 2006
... always had "normal" results. I recently was placed on Toprol (a beta blocker) for tachycardia. The cardiologist...
... - politely of course!!
I recently was placed on Toprol (a beta blocker) for tachycardia.
I believe a...
- Symptoms and tests-Please help! 29th April 2006
... normal. Since December 2004, appx. when they prescribed Toprol for PSVT, I bagan having leg cramps. They have gooten...
... doctors won't do them until they are called for. Toprol is good for being hyper(beta blocker)though I was...
- What should I be looking for with results? 10th April 2006
... tachycardia so decided I needed to be on a Beta Blocker, Toprol . I wasn't too comfortable with that so I decided...
- Question about Beta Blockers 5th April 2006
... inappropriate sinus tachycardia by my GP. He prescribed Toprol to me which is a Beta Blocker. I asked him about...
- Don't know what to do??? 4th April 2006
... that the next step was to start me on a beta blocker, Toprol . Now, I am very concerned about starting this medicine...
... that I really need it. I tried to read up on the Toprol (beta blocker) but all the info seems so overwhelming...
- Low Blood pressure & Thyroid Disease 4th April 2006
... p about 6 years ago. My doc immediately put me on Toprol . I had always had low b/p. He also put me on it for ... that range. I don,t know whats going on, unless the Toprol is lowering it too much. The Toprol is losing its...
- Thyroid conditions and low potassium or high B/P? 19th March 2006
... also have panic attacks which does not help. i am on toprol xl 25mg. it helps. before i was on it my bp was 160 ... over 90. it would vary. but toprol helps....
- MicheleT-How are you???? 1st March 2006
... races it feels like a drum in my chest. I tried the Toprol but it felt like my chest was in a vice so I stopped...
- Is heart paputations symtoms of hashi hypo? 1st March 2006
... She put me on a regiment for a week or two of taking toprol at night and taking xanax 2 or 3 times a day as needed ... gave me a chart of how to taper off the xanax and toprol after a week or so.
She said if I continues...
- Help with Labs 23rd February 2006
... say it is Thyroiditis. The only medication I'm on is Toprol XL for the palpitations.
Last month I was having...
- Please help, bp, and panicing!!!!!!!! 18th February 2006
... my meds twice and got it up to .7. Gp also gave me Toprol 25 mg. to take one at night.....could take 2 if it...
... rate never gets above 90 or 95. After I took the Toprol it seemed to bring my hate rate down more than the...
... much xanax do you take and how often? Dr. gave me toprol but I didn't take last night because it seems to drop ... little. I'll have to find out if I can take xanax with toprol ? Will xanax also drop your bp.?
Niecsey......I...
... my meds twice and got it up to .7. Gp also gave me Toprol 25 mg. to take one at night.....could take 2 if it ... no dr. offices open and not know what to do.
Toprol is to be taken morning and evening...ALWAYS, period...
- untreated hyper 11th February 2006
... not a dr.
My dr gave me samples and a script for toprol xl (a beta blocker). She said if it made me lethargic ... appt my dr gave me a script for inderal. She said toprol was approx 8 times stronger than inderal. So inderal ... had palps or heart racing problems. Well, after the toprol experience I haven't even filled either script. ...
- Good news....finally 10th February 2006
... everytime I cough BUT good news...I stopped taking the Toprol and I feel human again! I'm staying with present endo...
- Help, I don't know where to turn 6th February 2006
... well, the pain went away, in addition she prescribed Toprol and Mobic. The problem is, I feel HORRIBLE now. I...
... would be monitoring my blood and I should stay on the Toprol so I don't damage my heart. Ok so that tells me nothing...
... t have the heart issues. My dr did try me on the toprol xl as a "just in case" precaution. At that time my...
... re feeling a lil better ladies.
I didn't take my Toprol last night (as permitted by my endo). I feel pretty...
- Tell me about Beta-Blockers 17th January 2006
... and frequent palpitations, i went on beta blocker toprol . it helped decrease the palps and i didnt have any ... structurally it is sound. the doc said keep taking the toprol though if it helps me feel better.
well, that worked ... sypmtoms worse, which makes sense. side effects of toprol are dizziness and fatigue. i stopped taking them and...
- Help Please, I'm getting more confused. (LONG) 14th January 2006
... that has been done on me.
I was sent home taking Toprol XL 100mg (I was always on 50 mg's until this for...
- Anyone use Toprol XL only 'as needed'? 13th January 2006
... Cherilyn,
I was prescribed Zebeta (tried Toprol too but liked Zebeta better) which is also a beta ... the Zebeta. I'm not sure how that does compares to Toprol , but my dose was very low. That helped me to avoid...
- Back from Cardio appt! 10th January 2006
... my endo appt. (6 weeks away), and gave me some 50mg Toprol XL to try. He said if I can tolerate it ok, he'll ... should be able to begin light exercise again, with the toprol . He also gave me Zetia for cholesterol. I can't tolerate ... especially.... can anyone tell me what keeps the Toprol XL from lowering BP too low? I don't have high BP...
... anxiety, mood swings, etc. i've got hashis.
i was on toprol for my tachy episodes. it certainly helped, but i...
... Scoot! If you don't mind, could you tell me what your Toprol side effects were? Were they real bad?
And also...
- Fast heartbeat out of the blue anyone else? 6th January 2006
... when ths happens to lower it, i dont want to take toprol since it can cause herat attacks, if you all have ... seen the commerical on toprol they state that. anyway what esle can i take for this...
... when ths happens to lower it, i dont want to take toprol since it can cause herat attacks, if you all have ... seen the commerical on toprol they state that. anyway what esle can i take for this...
- After eating, feel bad! 29th December 2005
... is eltroxin a beta blocker? i was given toprol - a beta blocker- for my tachycardia/palps which we ... related but so far no other explanations.
this toprol makes me feel awful. on top of still having hypoT ... symptoms cuz i'm still increasing levothyroxine, the toprol makes me feel even more fatigued and dizzy/motion...
- hypo AND tachycardia? 28th December 2005
... guesses for the ocassional tachycardia.
i was taking toprol , but the side effects are awful, and i'm not yet up ... levels for thyroid, so still being slightly hypo, with toprol on top makes me feel like the walking dead. anyone ... here been on toprol ?
my main question though is, has anyone who is...
... I'm on Toprol XL 12.5 mg for an episode of hyperthyroidism from...
... doing (beta blocker). Maybe you could decrease your Toprol dosage so you don't feel as bad and still get some...
- temp 97.4 19th December 2005
... thyroid meds to take care of the hypo. i'm also on toprol for palpitations/tachycardia.
i dont know whats...
- thyroid ?'s 7th December 2005
... not sure if my goiter is causing that. I take 25mg Toprol 1/day and really helped with the heart palps. Only ... thing that concerns me is taking toprol with the thyroid problems (especially if I become ... else has the palps and if I should worry about taking toprol with my goiter even with such a low dose?...
... may not even know are related.
Beta blockers like Toprol are contraindicated for untreated hypothyroid people...
... just to make sure my heart was ok and he wanted me on Toprol also. Stress echo was fine and I wore a 24 hour monitor...
... back I will ask what my results were and about taking toprol with this problem. I don't want to just stop the ... toprol because I heard that can be bad even with this low...
... your primary problem, too.
Do not stop taking the Toprol ... You're right about that. I didn't mean to imply...
- mvp and hypo 30th November 2005
... energy is much better after just these 4 days of taking toprol . i'm not panting after taking a trip up the stairs...
... make you feel better. I don't have hashis, but took Toprol with Graves hyperthyroid. It sure did help me until...
... of it happening again, so you can betcha i'm taking toprol .
in the meantime, i have to wait 3 weeks for my...
... What dose of the Toprol do they have you on? I was taking 25 mg, but now...
- questions about thyroiditis 29th November 2005
... I'm not taking any medication other than Toprol XL for the tachycardia. I put a call into their office...
- I have to do RAI 14th November 2005
... doing anything yet. I did have to relent and take my Toprol XL again because my heart is just going to darn fast...
- Itching 12th November 2005
... itching like crazy. I have been on methimazole and Toprol XL since October 24 and had to up the dosage of methimazole...
... The only new things that was on were the Toprol XL and have been on that for a couple weeks, and then...
- Anxiety from hyperthyroidism 3rd November 2005
... for your hyperthyroidism? I am now on methimazole, Toprol XL, and lorazepam 0.5 mg p.r.n. I am trying it at...
... hyperthyroid. But, sure wished I had. ;)
I only took Toprol XL 100 plus the PTU. It took 2 or 3 weeks to start...
... Lady50:
I am only taking Toprol XL 25 mg and methimazole 10 mg b.i.d., plus if I want...
- Heart and hyperthyroid 30th October 2005
... for a week now. I finally broke down and started my Toprol XL today because I couldn't stand how my heart pounds...
... I will start feeling better soon. I am taking my Toprol everyday too because my heart always goes fast. I ... have an element of orthostatic hypotension and the Toprol helps to keep that more stable. They had given me...
- Yikes!!! 21st July 2005
... feels like someone is pinching.
heart palps.. on Toprol XL( for a year) and have developed them again.
...
- new endo visit 20th July 2005
... take 300mg a day, 2 pills every 6 to 8 hours. Took toprol xl, which is another beta blocker like inderal. When...
- Re: Hypo-hyper? 4th June 2005
... needs more thyroid. So... my pcp put me on 25mg of Toprol XL. My bp has gone down, but my pulse had pretty much ... pulse went quite high. I feel I have to increase my toprol beta-blocker. Is this something I should consider...
- Graves Disease help with treatment options 18th May 2005
... in 2002. I took an antithyroid drug called PTU and Toprol Xl beta blocker for my high bloodpressure and fast...
- Anyone Ever Experience this? 16th April 2005
... might be. I do have high blood pressure and am on Toprol XL
(50mgs). I'm going to see the doc on Monday...
... might be. I do have high blood pressure and am on Toprol XL
(50mgs). I'm going to see the doc on Monday ... tell what was making me dizzy. Not sure if it was the Toprol XL or the hypothyroidism.
Betty :)...
... t be thyroid related, but I think more likely it's Toprol related or perhaps an unrelated inner ear condition...
- Why can't doc prescribe beta blocker? 12th April 2005
... taking a beta blocker. My GP had mentioned prescribing toprol initially and has since backed off (I don't have endo...
- Beta blockers stop thyroid function 30th March 2005
... When I was very hyperthyroid/graves they put me on toprol xl and it made me feel great.
When I became hypo...
- TSH suppression...how low is too low? 8th March 2005
... is up and I normally have low bp.
Yes, I took Toprol xl for almost a year for my tachycardia, but it was...
... blocker of choice for those with hyper thyroidism. Toprol is metoprolol succinate and acts differently.
...
- Has anyone had a hard-beating heart due to thyroid operation? 4th March 2005
... I am HYPO
anyway ask his doc to prescribe some toprol , that slows it down pretty quick, I take a pill a...
- Can Changing dose armor/synthroid combo cause serious problems help! 3rd March 2005
... heartbeat is soo fast that I have to run and take a toprol pill.
I am not sure what to do at this point I...
- Can Levoxyl make blood pressure go up? 28th February 2005
... through the roof.. I was placed on a beta blocker( Toprol XL). I was having all sorts of problems such has...
- OK, This is It... 27th February 2005
... Graves onset is related to going off the pill (???) On toprol now--it has made such a GREAT difference!! Now considering...
- Hypothroid and Fast Heart Rate 23rd February 2005
... pressure was high and I was placed on a beta-blocker ( TOPROL XL) and I noticed a great difference, now that I am...
- Working out-- bad? 11th February 2005
... and found it quick. I'm taking the beta blocker ( Toprol 100mg./day)..I take 25 at breakfast and lunch and...
- Inderal LA 10th December 2004
... heartattack.
I have heard of Inderal LA. I took toprol xl 100mg. a day when I was hyper.
Hang in there...
- Help...Husband's symptoms 14th November 2004
... . He was prescribed Plavix for 6 months. He takes toprol xl and atacand for blood pressure. He says he just...
- Venting. 27th October 2004
... be very good on your heart.
I use to take toprol xl 100mg.. It is time released and it lasted the whole...
... sympathetic and understanding.
I use to take my toprol before bedtime so I could sleep. I don't know if that...
- Docs visit. 11th October 2004
... the beta blockers to start working. I use to take toprol xl 100mg. when my graves was very bad. After my levels...
- Question about beta blockers with hypothyroidism. 6th October 2004
... blocker for newly discovered High Blood Pressure
( Toprol XL 50mgs) and I also am hypo. At first when I started...
- Crazy!!! 13th September 2004
... taking any blood pressure meds such as altenolol or Toprol xl? They really help to calm you down.
I would...
... myself wore out. I have Hypothyroidism and am taking Toprol XL for High Blood Pressure that sprouted since being...
- Midwest1 & K9Mom, Please Help! 4th September 2004
... 50mg. of Paxil CR, 100mg. of Trazadone, 100mg of Toprol , and 15mg of Buspirone.
Trazadone was prescribed ... Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia hence the 100mg. of Toprol in an attempt to slow my heart rate. Again, I've...
... 50mg. of Paxil CR, 100mg. of Trazadone, 100mg of Toprol , and 15mg of Buspirone.
Trazadone was prescribed ... Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia hence the 100mg. of Toprol in an attempt to slow my heart rate. Again, I've ... 50mg. of Paxil CR, 100mg. of Trazadone, 100mg of Toprol , and 15mg of Buspirone" and my good lord, you poor...
... 50mg. of Paxil CR, 100mg. of Trazadone, 100mg of Toprol , and 15mg of Buspirone. i know that each specialty...
- Weird eye sensations- Graves Disease? 1st September 2004
... called tapazole for a month and a beta blocker called Toprol xl. The beta blocker is for slowing the heart rate...
- Question about bloodpressure rising with hypo 12th August 2004
... and I'm very happy I made the move.
I am taking toprol xl. Also I tried another doctor but he did not want...
... My great MD changed my blood pressure medicine from Toprol xl to Coreg. It was a surprise when I went to get ... the Toprol and it was changed. I didn't even know about it. Just...
- Question about blood pressure and hypo 12th August 2004
... high blood pressure. It was 151/96. Started back on Toprol xl 100mg. beta blocker.
Does that mean the hypo...
... verapamil, 50mg hctz. In the past i took 100mg of toprol xl. It was the WORST bp med i had ever taken, and ... help in the bp dept, and quickly veto that ideal. Toprol was soooo bad for me, i ended up in the ER. The drs ... don't care how high my bp goes, i will NEVER take toprol again. Good luck to you. I also have graves disease...
... verapamil, 50mg hctz. In the past i took 100mg of toprol xl. It was the WORST bp med i had ever taken, and ... help in the bp dept, and quickly veto that ideal. Toprol was soooo bad for me, i ended up in the ER. The drs ... don't care how high my bp goes, i will NEVER take toprol again. Good luck to you. I also have graves disease ... spine.
I think I am feeling more tired on the 100mg. toprol xl. Think I will reduce it to 50mg. Just do my selftreatmen ... Monday get my blood pressure checked before I take the toprol xl. If it is high I will call my doctor and HOPEFULLY...
- Okay...help please 10th August 2004
... though my blood pressure was okay, my doctor put me on Toprol XL (beta blocker). My digestive system went into hyperdrive ... from the Toprol and I had to stop it, and finally cut back the Armour...
- Needing a cork on Armour 7th August 2004
... December. Was getting too much Armour and I was put on Toprol for heart palps. Guess it’s a documented side effect ... of the Toprol , but cutting it out didn’t do the full job of getting...
- Question about blood pressure with hypothyroidism 2nd August 2004
... pothyroidism? Just wondering if I should take my 100mg. of Toprol xl that I was taking with graves. I have been taking...
- What is going on???? 20th July 2004
... is now high, it never was before.. so I was given Toprol XL for both. What is going on? I asked my dr if...
- HOW should l be feeling on betablockers?? pls 27th June 2004
... that I was diagnosed with Graves and they put me on Toprol xl 100mg. once a day. It took a few days for my raising...
- Please Help!!! 8th June 2004
... brighter on the scan than the left as well. I'm on toprol and spironolactone for high bp and pulse. My pulse...
- Any other Hypos out there with Tachycardia/Fast Heart Beat? 21st April 2004
... I'm still trying to get it under control. I'm on Toprol 100 mcg and it's brought my pulse down to between...
- Kidney problems 25th February 2004
... am only on 10 mgs/tapazole per day. I was off the toprol , but back on due to elevated blood pressure. I've...
- Lab Results 23rd February 2004
... subclinical hyperthyroid due to my low TSH. I'm on Toprol XL for palpitations, but tend to have more hypo symptoms...
- Will HyperT go to HypoT? 15th February 2004
... quite small thyroid. I took tapazole (3xs/day) and toprol for 2 months. About a month ago, based on my new labs ... , my doc had me go off toprol and down to 1 tapazole/day. Since then I've felt good...
... quite small thyroid. I took tapazole (3xs/day) and toprol for 2 months. About a month ago, based on my new labs ... , my doc had me go off toprol and down to 1 tapazole/day. Since then I've felt good...
- Subclinical Hyperthyroid 6th February 2004
... I have subclinical hyperthyroidism. She put me on Toprol XL for palpitations which has worked really well....
... I have subclinical hyperthyroidism. She put me on Toprol XL for palpitations which has worked really well....
